New ZealandOne children's author sweeps Gisborne's most-borrowed books listDav Pilkey wrote all five of Gisborne’s most-borrowed library books last year.14 Jan 02:29 AM
WorldClaudette Colvin, unsung civil rights pioneer, dies at 86At age 15 in 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to surrender her bus seat.13 Jan 11:57 PM
EntertainmentAustralian author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation materialWA schools have been told to stop using his books from the 2026 year.13 Jan 09:38 PM
WorldAustralian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barred13 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandWounded Kiwi sniper carried injured brother – former SAS member – through intense rocketfire in Ukraine12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldJFK's granddaughter dies at 35 after rare cancer diagnosisThe climate writer criticised her cousin Robert F Kennedy jnr for his vaccine opposition.30 Dec 08:37 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a shock': Gisborne historian humbled by King’s Service MedalSheridan Gundry worries there is no-one ready to record Tairāwhiti's next 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe tale of Takitimu: Historic waka journey inspires graphic novelTakitimu is said to have brought the ancestors of Ngāti Kahungunu to Aotearoa.29 Dec 09:30 PM
Lifestyle2025 Herald entertainment quiz: Test your movie, TV and celebrity knowledgeHow well do you remember the stories everyone was streaming and sharing?28 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuthor's debut thriller has unexpected parallels to Tom Phillips caseBreaking news on the manhunt unfolded the same week her book launched.27 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The disquieting cost of a generation that scrolls more than it readsOPINION: Deep reading builds patience, memory and healthy democracy.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortablyFinancial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.26 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentFormer Home Alone house owner shares secrets in new memoirJohn Abendshien's family lived on set as filming unfolded in their home.24 Dec 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe world according to John IrvingNew York Times: The literary titan is still publishing books, and pushing envelopes at 83.23 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldDavid Walliams removed from children’s book festivalHarperCollins has severed ties after alleged harassment of a female staffer.21 Dec 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDavid Walliams: From king of comedy to toxic brandA junior staffer at a company received a five-figure payoff after raising concerns.19 Dec 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview Things are getting better, although they're also getting worse.19 Dec 07:03 PM
WorldDavid Walliams dropped by publisher after claims of inappropriate behaviourBritish media says the allegations have been made by young women.19 Dec 06:45 PM
New Zealand‘Gold Under The Mānuka’: The story of Mangaorapa StationMangaorapa Station grew from rabbit-plagued scrub to 4792 acres of fertile farm.19 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBestselling novelist Joanna Trollope dies aged 82Joanna Trollope wrote more than 40 books, some as pseudonym Caroline Harvey.12 Dec 07:44 PM
Entertainment'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55Her final book, 'What Does it Feel Like?', traces her own cancer journey.10 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'08 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I had 8 meditation apps, none helped': Psychologist on how to recover from overwhelmDr Kerry Makin-Byrd once faced crippling burnout; now she helps others overcome their own.04 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandChildren’s book recalled over unsafe advice on ‘edible’ vegetable flowersPublisher Bateman Books has recalled all copies of the children's title Play Wild.03 Dec 04:22 AM
BusinessKiwi authors caught in US$1.5b AI book piracy payoutThousands of Kiwi books were scraped, but most will get no payout under US rules.02 Dec 08:47 PM
